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Tribal design has been a hot fashion trend for many seasons now. These Base Project cuffs are a guilt-free way to indulge in the look without fear of cultural appropriation: they come direct from artisans of Namibia’s Himba and Herero tribes. Hand-carved from discarded water pipe, this is high-fashion upcycling. The fair trade bracelets are a source of income to help provide food, water, school fees, health care, clothing and housing to the families of the artisans. Cuffs are available in a variety of widths and patterns, from $20 to $60, including some bang-on-trend black and white pieces. Shown: The Nomadic Cuff, $60, just arrived in store at Holt Renfrew’s H Project Shop. holtrenfrew.com.

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